Verify a Google account with a rented overseas number
Rent an overseas number that can receive SMS and use it for Google's phone verification. Google asks again when you sign in from somewhere new, so the number needs to last.
- Monthly from
- US$18.00
- First month from
- US$20.00
- Countries
- 62
- One-time from
- US$2.04
How it works
Pick a country and rent a number
Prefer a country close to where you actually sign in from. Google weighs the gap between where an account was created and where it is used.
Enter the number on Google's sign-up page
At the phone verification step, select the country code and enter the number in international format.
Read the code in your order page
Google's six-digit code appears in the order page.
Add a second recovery method
Add a recovery email straight away, and an authenticator app where you can. An account resting on SMS alone hits extra checks more often when signing in from a new location.
Which country to pick
| Country | Setup | Monthly | First month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia+62 | US$17.00 | US$18.00 | US$35.00 |
| Myanmar+95 | US$17.00 | US$18.00 | US$35.00 |
| United Kingdom+44 | US$0.00 | US$20.00 | US$20.00 |
| Malaysia+60 | US$20.00 | US$22.00 | US$42.00 |
| United States+1 | US$25.00 | US$25.00 | US$50.00 |
| Hong Kong+852 | US$35.00 | US$35.00 | US$70.00 |
What can go wrong
This number cannot be used for verification
Google limits how often one line can be used. Take a different number rather than retrying on the same one.
It asks to verify again shortly after sign-up
Usually where sign-up and sign-in locations are far apart. Verify with the same number while the rental is running.
The account was disabled
Google's decision is based on sign-in behaviour, not on where the number came from. Use Google's appeal process — we cannot restore an account on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
Will Google ban an account for using a rented number?
The number is a real carrier line. What usually triggers a review is sign-in behaviour — for example logging in from several regions in quick succession — rather than the origin of the number.
How many Google accounts can one number verify?
Google caps this and does not publish the limit. Plan on one number per account.
Does the account keep working if I stop renewing?
A device already signed in keeps working. Signing in from a new location or recovering a password needs an SMS, so either keep the number or set up another recovery method first.
Can I use it for YouTube or Google Play?
Yes — they use the same Google account and need no separate verification.
Which country works best?
One close to where you normally sign in. Functionally, all countries behave the same.